ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Attorney General for Pakistan and all four provincial Advocate Generals on a petition challenging 21st constitutional amendment and establishment of military courts for the trial of suspects in terrorism-related cases.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk heard a petition filed by the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) challenging the establishment of military courts under the 21st constitutional amendment.
The petition submitted that the military courts violate rights of citizens listed in Article 8 of the Constitution and therefore unconstitutional.
After hearing the arguments, the court issued notices to the attorney general and the advocates general of the four provinces and adjourned the case to Feb 12.
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